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In a recent survey conducted by Randstad Technologies of IT professionals, nearly 90% of the respondents indicated they would either definitely or probably use a recruitment agency when looking for their next job. This shouldn't be much of a surprise to people familiar with the current IT job market. Read More

Not too many years ago, the IT department was only expected to provide the technical infrastructure and services that enabled the remainder of the business. The CIO was expected to manage their firm's technology requirements with little to no input into overall business strategy. That has changed. Read More

Technology is constantly evolving. The most innovative ideas and products of today may be seen as obsolete in as little as just a few months. As new technologies come and go, so do the qualifications and skills candidates need to possess in order to be successful in such a fast-paced field. Read More

Before her senior IT roles at AT&T, Tellabs, Motorola, Hub Group and now PSAV, Cathie Kozik had worked outside IT. She had roles in customer service, engineering, and supply chain, which she considers essential to develop the perspective required to shape IT for maximum business success. Read More

Tricia Gressle, vice president of Randstad Technologies' delivery, knows what it is like to juggle many tasks on a daily basis. She explains what her job entails and what she enjoys most about it.
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Marielle Price is the Director of Construction and Customer Success for Fieldwire, a construction management app designed to increase productivity for foremen, superintendents, and engineers in the field. Read More

I have the privilege of interacting and collaborating with a variety of woman founders, and I have a lot of respect for their tenacity, passion, and determination. Most of the time they are running and growing their business while raising a family. Read More

Malvis Tarney is a United States Army veteran, where she served in the Medical Service Corps. After leaving the armed forces, Malvis took the work ethics she adopted in the army and positioned them toward her career in tech, working at SolutionsATI. Read More

Nearly everyone has a cell phone. These devices make our lives easier. They keep us connected to other people and send us continual information. However, there is a time to use them and a time to put them away. Read More

When you get up in the morning, what do you do? Do you do the same thing every day? Are you stressed? Relaxed? Do you try to get things done? You'd be surprised how much impact these small, seemingly innocuous routines can have on your productivity throughout the day. Read More

While email has made workplace communication efficient, there are times when we need face-to-face conversations. At these times, defaulting to email is risky and may result in workplace nightmares. Read More

A white picket fence, a green backyard, and a home to call your own. For many people, this is the definition of the American dream. But three little words could put that dream out of reach: 20 percent down. Read More

Would you be shocked to read that Dallas-based Cooper Clinic, which specializes in executive health projects, reported 64% of people with management responsibilities would die prematurely from chronic stress caused by their workplace? Read More

Leading Australian property investment and funds management group Charter Hall (the Group) has collaborated with corporate innovation consultancy and startup accelerator, Collective Campus, to launch an Australian first real estate technology accelerator program. Read More

Confession is good for the soul, so I recently confessed that as a working mom with a business to run, a husband and kids to nurture, and a household to manage, I secretly look forward to business trips. Read More

At some point in every negotiation—especially when things become tense or you are dealing with people who are pricklier than a porcupine—you are faced with the decision of whether you should alter your negotiation style. Read More

I felt a combination of admiration and anger Saturday morning as I listened to a speech by Dr. Gloria McNeal at National University in La Jolla, CA. When she finished, my colleague, Adriana was in tears and I held my head in my hands. Read More

No matter your level of seniority in your company or field, you're inevitably going to encounter a challenging situation you're unsure of how to handle. This challenge can be anything from a new job offer to a company merger, to managing a tough employee. Read More

In a recent survey conducted by Randstad Technologies of IT professionals, nearly 90% of the respondents indicated they would either definitely or probably use a recruitment agency when looking for their next job. This shouldn't be much of a surprise to people familiar with the current IT job market. Read More

At least one coding boot camp wants to get more women into technology fields, according to a story by Tech Target. The Flatiron School gives 25 women a month 50% off tuition for its online program. Every woman who attends its New York campus gets a $1,000 discount. Read More

Starting a new job comes with excitement, anticipation, and anxiety. You want to be successful, but don't know what to expect. To set yourself up to be a star performer, you need to be proactive and have a strategy. Here are five tips to help you transition into your new role. Read More

A recent ChangeWave Streaming TV survey of 1,450 North American respondents shows further momentum for original content - both as a reason to pay for streaming TV and viewership across the major platforms. Read More

If you watch Netflix, shop on Amazon, have certain credit cards, or use a major cellphone service provider, most likely you have already agreed to contractual terms that are snuck into endless pages of consumer agreements as "terms of service." Read More

If you try to think of a few successful IT professionals, you'll probably name Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, Larry Page, and a few other big names in the industry. They made it to the very top. Read More

Mary Kay Ash, founder of Mary Kay Cosmetics, had enough time in her daily life to work, take care of her home, write a book, and even create her own makeup brand. She not only had the time - she "took the time" to make it happen. Read More

TimeXtender was founded in 2006 and is one of the world's fastest growing software companies. The company enables businesses (Fortune 500, large-sized enterprises, and mid-sized companies) to build a data-driven organization with Discovery Hub, an integrated approach to IT architecture behind business intelligence that helps organizations decrease time to business insights and data-driven decision making. Read More

Graduation is in sight, so now what? As the end of the academic year quickly approaches, thousands of soon-to-be grads are lining up preparing to jump into the "real world" for the first time as full-time professional employees. Read More

AI, or Artificial Intelligence, seems to be the favorite topic appearing in today's ongoing press releases. There are a lot of talks, a lot of implied fear, and even more confusion and misunderstanding about what exactly AI is and is not. Read More

One of Randstad Technologies' hot jobs is big data engineering. There can be confusion about the specific roles people with this title fill. According to the big data news portal, Datanami.com, data engineers are the specialists who are the bridge between the data analysts and the data scientists. Read More

It has been a long journey to reach my "dream job." I grew up in Orinda - outside of San Francisco. We were one of the only Chinese families in the community, and my brother and I were raised in a bi-cultural family. Read More

I have never considered myself a feminist. Sure, I continually encourage women in technology through active participation in WITI contributions to Code like a Girl and by mentoring women, but I have never felt as engaged as I am now. Read More

Wage transparency ends the secret of whether a worker is being paid fairly, according to several studies. As women earn on average around 80 cents for every dollar a man makes, that knowledge can be empowering. Read More

In sports, commentators and analysts often talk about the necessity of team chemistry and players "being on the same page" in order to win. Teams with long and sustained success are characterized by their "winning culture" that establishes expectations and chemistry. What comprises this culture? Read More

I am both excited and encouraged by the response of my work on SMART Power and women's leadership. I believe we are at a major turning point in the history of business. The purpose of business can be forever elevated as a means to improve the quality of life of everyone - customers, employees, suppliers and communities. Read More

We work in a highly dynamic, ever-changing industry. But unfortunately, there's one thing that is not keeping pace with change: There are not enough women working in the telecommunications sector, and certainly not in the most senior levels. Read More

I recently met with some executives of a mid-sized company that was struggling with recruiting and retention. They invited me to help them address these issues, and as we began to delve into the current state of the company, the topic of company culture came up. Read More

Even though the job market for IT professionals is strong, that doesn't mean that corporate IT managers aren't demanding when it comes to assessing and hiring IT staff. Many IT managers find themselves doing more with less, which means the costs of a hiring mistake have never been greater. Read More

As the founder of New Reality Arts, I'm out at the frontlines making the case for businesses that now is the time to start crafting and implementing an AR/VR strategy both for now and the future. Read More

Although I understand why Google fired the engineer who wrote the creed blaming women for their own lack of opportunities in tech companies, cultural values are vital to long-term corporate success. Read More

We love our mobile devices. They have become so much a part of our daily lives that some of us feel lost without them. We use them to communicate with loved ones, stay caught up on social media, and conduct business transactions, such as paying bills, online banking, and shopping. Read More

The introduction of disruptive technology is essential to new developments and innovation. It leads to reduced friction, as well as greater efficiency and ease of use, all in the interest of ever-expanding benefits for consumers and businesses. Read More

By now you're probably aware that a Google engineer set off a firestorm of controversy by sending a 10-page manifesto vigorously criticizing Google's programs to reduce gender bias and promote workplace diversity and inclusion. Read More

So you're expecting? Congratulations! That bundle of joy on the way will make your life more rewarding . . . and expensive. But don't worry. Here are five smart savings tips for new parents so you can break out the cigars without breaking the bank. Read More

This is the first article in a series addressing diversity in Silicon Valley and Corporate America. The series explores solutions and best practices for increasing diversity in the workplace. Read More

Nearly every company I do consulting for these days have something in common... and it's not good. It's called Project Failure. Virtually everywhere I go important strategic projects are failing to be delivered on budget or on time. Read More

Alisia Genzler is a dedicated executive vice president at Randstad Technologies. Responsible for business operations of 21 markets in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States, she is the epitome of hard work. She shares her story with us. Read More

I am creative at heart, but I'm not the stereotypical business person who bases decisions on emotions. I have a very logical mind that creates solutions and products alongside a series of methodical steps in solving problems. Read More

Between June 11th - June 13th, San Jose was home to Women in Technology International's 23rd Annual Summit which hosted over 1100 attendees and three days packed with speakers, workshops and over 900 participants in this year's Career Fair. Read More

One of the reasons why I've grown to like jogging is that I seem to have the most interesting epiphanies while doing so. Ideas and solutions pop into my head out of nowhere, often on issues that I hadn't thought about in days. I guess they were just lurking in my subconscious, and my brain needed a real rest and some clear air to provide me crisp, new ideas. A few weeks ago, I had such an epiphany. Read More

It's hard to imagine America's coastal landscapes without the string of lighthouses guarding their shores. Sure, the need for these maritime icons has lessened greatly, but thanks to their storied histories and prime waterside settings, the lighthouse structures - and their timeless romance-endure. Read More

Michael Neuendorff held a session at this year's WITI Summit entitled "Success Secrets of the Super Achievers"...and the room was packed. He follows up with me about his experience, and goes more in depth about his talk. Read More

Chances are that your company or industry is going through some form of digital transformation. We hear about it, we read about it, yet most of the rhetoric focuses on the gloom and doom as opposed to an optimistic forecast of a bright digital future filled with new opportunities and prospects. Read More

Earlier this year, Wellesley@Work presented an event on Becoming A Master Negotiator & Influencer hosted at Teachers College, Columbia University. The discussion was led by Fatimah Gilliam, Esq., Founder and CEO of The Azara Group Read More

In 2015, I started a women in technology group at my company, SmartBear Software, in Somerville, Massachusetts. The group has been steadily growing, and has become one of the favorite informal groups at the company. Read More

Right now I am very busy teaching companies how to create a gender synergy. This requires a change of culture as well as a change of behavior of both men and women who want to work together more effectively. Read More

Welcome to the Cause and Success series for women in the technology industry...and beyond. There is so much cause and effect in business, and I want the number one effect to be your success. When it comes to causing your success, there is actually only one cause - that's you.
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Silicon Valley is particularly infamous for being populated by homogeniuses, highly intelligent people who look alike and come from similar backgrounds. It is high time that tech companies started realizing the value of investing in a diverse and talented workforce. Read More

A frequent attendee of women's conferences and other professional conferences, I'm always amazed at how frequently and quickly the work/life balance question is asked (when there's at least one woman on the panel). Read More

When the oppressive summer heat zaps your energy and turns you into a puddle of sweat, you might be tempted to turn the nearest air-conditioner on to full blast. But constantly running the AC costs money, uses energy, and can hurt the environment. If you don't have an air conditioner, or simply want to save money or be more environmentally friendly, here are seven ways to beat the heat this summer-no central air required.
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Jennifer Selden, Regional Recruiting Director at Randstad Technologies, has become a pro at adapting to her surroundings. Her goal is to build relationships with a myriad of people: from internal offices, to IT clients. She takes a few moments to share her story. Read More

For a student, getting started in the professional world is a challenge. Not only because they must face a mass of new talent who wish that with their knowledge and abilities will be able to find their ideal job, but, additionally, employers also need to consider the experience that the student has. This requirement of experience is when, to the relief of many, the role of an internship comes along.
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A successful career requires more than knowledge and raw talent. It also takes a commitment to teamwork and positive leadership skills. Want to climb to the next rung and go higher? Be willing to ask questions, acknowledge your weaknesses, and learn from others. Read More

I started my career at Bloomingdale's. I was recruited out of Wellesley College into Bloomingdale's management training program. I liked the idea of going into an industry that was part commerce and part recreation. Read More

A Harvard Business School study found that one of the most common reasons managers cite for not promoting women is that they didn't appear CONFIDENT enough to do the job ...not competent, confident. Read More

Picture it: Strolling along canals and bridges. Riding in a wooden gondola at sunset to admire modern and classical homes (and your gondolier's singing) as oars slice through shimmering water. Read More

Staff Smart, Inc. ("Staff Smart"), a national IT/technical staffing agency, announced today they have been ranked in the inaugural America's Best Recruiting Firms 2017 presented by Forbes Media Staff Smart ranked in the Top 250 Professional Search Firms category for superior customer service.
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Who we elevate to this level of reverence says a great deal about our generational values. It's no surprise, then, that many idols of the Millennial generation come from the tech world-people like Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Bill Gates. Read More

Emotional liberation is a sunburst of inner energy. It arises from a deep and fearless understanding that you have permission to be YOU. That may sound strange, but social research confirms that our inner-voice is consistently critical of our behavior, our achievements, our status, our appearance, our possessions,
our education, our relationships...well just about everything.
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You love it as a dip. It's great as a sandwich spread. And you've definitely eaten it by the spoonful on more than one occasion. This summer, kick up your go-to guacamole game by adding a hint of smoky chipotle.
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Not too many years ago, the IT department was only expected to provide the technical infrastructure and services that enabled the remainder of the business. The CIO was expected to manage their firm's technology requirements with little to no input into overall business strategy. That has changed. Read More

Starting a new job comes with excitement, anticipation, and anxiety. You want to be successful, but do not know what to expect. To set yourself up to be a star performer, you need to be proactive and have a strategy. Read More

A male programmer gives his advice on how to understand perceptions, stereotypes and stigmas that surround women in technology with Women in Technology: A Guide for Men and Women, a chapter in his latest book. Read More

Not surprisingly, AWS had the biggest impact in 451 Research's latest Public Cloud Price Index (CPI).
Global price cuts on AWS' VM and storage services in late 2016 led to broad price declines in the overall market. The results were most evident in Asia-Pacific and Latin America.
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I always took pride in my motivation. I went straight from a challenging high school to college and then directly to law school. I yearned for perfection in my honor-roll grades, first place ribbons and any other format that would judge me worthy. Read More

In one of our previous articles, we talked over the pressing issue of long-standing gender stereotyping in the STEM (science, technology, engineering, and maths) fields. According to The Muse, only 25% of people employed in IT worldwide are women and only 11% of Fortune 500 companies are run by women with only 5% of those who start tech startups...being women. Read More

TED talks are supposed to make you smarter. But sometimes they don't.
Sometimes they make you stupid. A popular TED talk entitled, "Why you won't have a great career," by economist Larry Smith is absolutely some of the worst career advice ever given in public. Read More

It's hard to know how much you should ask for before taking a job if you don't know how much you're worth to a company. You could sell yourself short if you walk into a salary negotiation unprepared and accept an offer for less than what someone with your experience is earning at other companies. Read More

Fifty years ago, computer scientist Dr. Grace Hopper reported that there was a surge in female programing, saying that women are "naturals" in this sphere. "It's just like planning a dinner," Dr. Hopper continued, "Programing requires patience and the ability to handle details".
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Summer's heat presents special risks to children traveling in the back seat: Roughly 800 children died from heatstroke after accidentally being locked in hot cars between 1990 and 2015, according to the nonprofit safety group Kids and Cars. Read More

I grew up in a family of attorneys. My father was a prosecutor who eventually worked for a law firm. Two of my uncles, three of my cousins, and my younger sister are also lawyers. But the biggest influence truly came from my dad. I looked up to him and wanted to be like him. I also remember going to court with him as a child. I'd watch him in court and thought being a lawyer was "cool" and exciting.
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I used to think that culture change could be successfully driven from the top. But years of experience have taught me that no change really happens until you get mid-management to change their mindset and give them new skills to succeed in executing a new strategy. Read More

As more Millennials settle into management roles and members of Gen Z graduate and join the workforce, it's more important than ever for you to understand the preferences of these two generations and what steps you can take to help these valuable members of your company thrive in their roles. Read More

According to the National Center for Women & Information Technology, in 2015 women represented only 25% of the computing workforce in the US, one of the most open markets in the world; women still have a long way to go to be equally represented. Read More

I started my career in non-profit fundraising because I wanted to help with the advancement of women and girls, but my first job was being a telemarketer. I didn't do it for long, but I learned a lot about rejection. Read More

I don't know a working mom who doesn't struggle to keep all the work/home spinning plates in the air. Even the most seasoned jugglers" seem like they're just a sneeze or blink away from having it all come crashing down. Possibly because the challenge is so difficult, it's become quite apparent to me that there is no one way to do it. I guess if there were, we'd all just do that, right? Read More

Ever wonder what that long group of numbers and letters identifying your car means? There is some method to the madness. While the various bumper stickers on the back of your automobile show people who you are, the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) tells the world who your car is. Read More

Victimhood has a bad name. People who feel like victims are told they are weak.
Psychologists even have a name for it...learned helplessness. But in my experience being victimized is often a reality. Read More

For almost a decade, hospitals have been waiting for Electronic Health Records to usher in a bright and shiny new era of standardization and high quality health care. But while federal laws and incentive programs have made health care data more accessible, the vast majority of hospital systems still can't easily (or safely) share their data. Read More

Technology is constantly evolving. The most innovative ideas and products of today may be seen as obsolete in as little as just a few months. As new technologies come and go, so do the qualifications and skills candidates need to possess in order to be successful in such a fast-paced field. Read More

Always a hard worker, competitive and goal driven, I worked in fast-paced sales roles for 10 years, chasing aggressive quotas month after month. I talked shop continuously; I'm sure boring my friends over dinner more often than I care to admit. Read More

The current trends in today's fast-paced working world lean toward the importance of self-promotion and being remembered for all the right reasons. Few of us have "jobs for life," and some of us may want portfolio careers or promotions... Read More

Nowadays, more and more companies are getting in the green wagon, following the steps of two big whales like Google and Siemens. Global warming is a reality that is affecting us deeply each day that passes and even more when we do not do anything to change the situation. Read More

Women in the tech industry often feel like they have to work twice as hard to get even a little of the recognition they deserve. They are always in the minority and almost always working for a male boss. Read More

I'm a 'Type A' individual who loves interacting with people. I started my career in investment banking in PaineWebber's mergers and acquisitions group to get experience and pay off my student loans. Read More

I just returned from a trip which I spent a lot of time and effort convincing men to empower women to actually lead. I've got to tell you it's frustrating. The vast majority of male leaders I encounter look at the radical imbalance of males to females in senior positions as a PR problem. Read More

Running your first marathon is all about perseverance, dedication and a healthy dose of motivation. Think you don't have what it takes? Think again. Get inspired by listening to these eight runners tell their stories of beating the odds, overcoming obstacles, and pushing on to the finish line. Read More

The Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer (ENIAC) was the first computer known to man. Its groundbreaking technology emerged in 1946 and aided humankind by solving complex numerical problems all on its own. Had it not been for this revolutionary new piece of technology, the United States may very well have never seen victory in World War II. The most amazing part about this computer? Its foundation. Read More

The social media industry on the whole is so littered with top-ten-ways-to-do-this and five-ways-to-do-that tactical listicles that it's misleading people about the true value and complexity of social. This is a substantial issue and one propagated by too many so-called "influencers". Read More

Research is showing that if you want to be really successful it's important to be HAPPY. Happy people get more opportunities because stressed out people send out signals they are overwhelmed. Read More

In my 20s and early 30s it seemed that lunch with my girlfriend's resembled a scene from Sex and the City - nonstop analysis and au pining about the pursuit of Mr. Right. Now in my early 40s, it's amazing how much the conversation has shifted although everyone seems to have the same struggle - how to manage the nonstop juggling act of career, family, personal goals...indeed the discussion inevitably turns to the question of "Can we really have it all???" Read More

Let's be clear about one thing. Vicki Saunders, the CEO of SheEO, is a force to be reckoned with. She's acerbic, shrewd and quick to combat any naysayers around the realities of a broken and untenable funding environment for women. Read More

We live in an age of moral dyslexia. Over the last 40 years, we've systematically created an economy that both favors people who don't need any more favors and disadvantages people who have no advantages.
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When negotiating, it is easy to get distracted by things that do not matter relative to the big picture. Often, we go into a negotiation knowing what price we want, how low we are willing to go, and where we are willing to compromise. Read More

In a call to action for Earth Day, a new group that includes contributors The Dalai Lama, The Heir to The Throne of the United Kingdom, Elon Musk, Gangsta Gardener Ron Finley, The Duchess of Northumberland, The Earth Day Network, Arianna Huffington, Deepak Chopra and more, has come together to offer wisdom on sustainability in two free Earth Gratitude ebooks. Read More

According to, "Solving for XX," a CNET special report, as of 2015 only 30 percent of people working in the tech industry are women. Go a level deeper and only 14.3 percent of board seats at the top 100 tech companies by revenue in June of 2013 were women... Read More

Yesterday was Equal Pay Day. Equal Pay Day raises awareness of the gender pay gap and symbolizes how far into the year (3 months) a woman must work to earn what her male counterparts earned for doing THE SAME JOB in the previous year. Read More

Leaving your home, as well as your friends and family behind to move to another country, where everything that surrounds you is completely different from that to which you are used to seeing is really not an easy task: different people, different cultures, different food and sometimes even a different language. Read More

I started my career in banking - working at Citibank with its wealthier banking customers. Banking clients typically prefer being anonymous and don't have big personalities like the athletes and entertainers that I represent today. But when I was a Citibank, I learned how to connect with people and clients. Read More

When Jabil decided to sponsor and host WITI's 'Women in Green Energy and Automotive' summit at our Blue Sky Center last month, it would have been hard to imagine the level of enthusiasm and inspiration the group would feel coming out of there! It was tremendous, to say the least.
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Three years ago, Steve Booth visited his father-in-law in a rehabilitation facility, where he was recovering from a stroke.
Booth, who had an 8-week-old golden retriever named Henry at home, watched as a therapy dog delighted several other patients: "It was amazing to see the smiles and tears of happiness," Booth recalls. Read More

Looking out at one of the technologies to have the greatest impact in the next several decades isn't what you think it is. It's not big data, social media, robotics or artificial intelligence. In fact, it's something that is still making its way into everyday lexicon at an extremely slow pace. It's the technology that digital currencies like bitcoin are built on. It's blockchain. Read More

In recent headlines, stories emerged that some Facebook engineers are living out of their cars in order to continue working for the tech leader. This prompted the question, can you afford to live where you work? Read More

If you have any doubt that social media is an absolute goldmine primed to be picked out of the ether like an apple off a tree, you need to invest the two or three minutes it will take to read this post.
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In today's society, women are suffering. Our young women are suffering. My granddaughters are suffering. Not because they are incompetent or weak, but because society tells them day-in and day-out that they are NOT GOOD ENOUGH. Read More

Virtually every busy professional that I know - particularly professional women - struggle with this issue of managing, work-life balance. With the lightning speed of technology tempting us with the latest, greatest, must-have tablet every 18 months, the lines become blurred to the point where bosses today often expect staff to conduct business calls on the drive home, check emails Sunday night to get a head start on the new week, or respond to emails on vacation. Read More

Katherine Manuel, Senior Vice President of Innovation at Thomson Reuters, believes technology skills are critical to being successful in business today. Katherine began her career in consulting and climbed the ladder to become the global head of innovation for "The Answer Company." She takes a few moments to share her story.
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Can we start with a couple of easy questions? When is the last time you went online? If you're reading this post then odds are you're online this very moment. We're all online. Everyday. Yes, checking email counts!
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Most of the women leaders that I coach are working the high wire between their current position and being promoted to high impact senior executive. Because I've had this "in the trenches" view I understand how difficult it is for women to thrive in the man's world of business leadership. It's not men's fault that business organizations are designed around typical male strengths of competitiveness rather than typical female strengths of collaboration... it just is. Read More

Let's face it: the thought of yet another slog through gridlock can leave you pining to do anything else. Fortunately, traffic experts are using science, technology and some surprisingly simply measures to reduce our driving woes-from speed bumps to forward-collision alert systems. Read More

451 Research recently surveyed planned smartphone buyers and found the demand for large-screen devices has reached a new high, with 71% saying they prefer a 5-inch screen or larger (i.e., a phablet) - up 7 points from previously.
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Don't underestimate the dangers of ransomware to your organization's data. Now a new version tries to force its victims to make incendiary statements. Criticizing a public official in the United States at most will get you into a flame war with others. Read More

Most of us choose language that is either direct or indirect. Brain research reveals that direct language often generates a defensive response in competitive personalities. There are a lot of people that just don't want to be told what to do. Read More

Seat belts reduce serious crash-related injuries and deaths by about half, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The simple act of wearing a seat belt is the single most effective way to reduce the risk of fatality in a crash. Read More

During the Space Race, the US had a weight problem. It wanted to launch rockets into space, but their fuel just wasn't efficient enough. Toss in enough fuel to lift the rest of the rocket, and you wouldn't be able to lift all the heavy rocket fuel. Read More

Today is International Women's Day. Women deserve more than a day, more than a month. They deserve to lead. It is more clear than ever we need the wisdom of women's brains to be unleashed in a world with very complicated problems that cannot be solved with simplistic solutions. Read More

Imagine with me for a moment... You just got the opportunity of a lifetime. This is the opportunity you have been waiting for.
You just got the opportunity of a lifetime.
This is the opportunity you have been waiting for.
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When it comes to gas prices, what goes down inevitably creeps back up again. Fuel prices have recently been edging higher and are expected to climb further in 2017, according to price tracker GasBuddy. Fortunately, you can fight back by being a bit more strategic about when, where and how you fill 'er up. Read More

Knowing other languages in a world that, thanks to globalization, has forced people to be bilingual and almost makes them forget their mother tongue, definitely comes in handy when looking for a new job. Read More

We all know that our success in life is intrinsically linked to who we know. Your network is your net worth. If you want to get ahead, find a new job, get a promotion, launch a new business, or grow your client base, you need to know people who can open doors, connect you with strategic partners, and make introductions. Read More

Over the past several months during the tense "fiscal cliff" negotiations like many other Americans, I've watched the United States Congress not just fail to collaborate but seem to become virtually gridlocked as a governing body. The American public watched in horror as news reports seemed to suggest that this organization's inability to work together could literally plunge the country (and possibly the world) into an economic recession. Read More

Baby New Year is an icon of optimism as the clock ticks down to midnight on December 31st, just after the holiday honoring an immaculate conception. While this black-capped toddler has been a holiday staple since the dawn of the 20th century the reality is the result of that baby is a long and sometimes fraught journey. Read More

America's culinary landscape is delicious in its diversity. On one coast, you'll find tacos that taste like they're straight from a roadside stand in Mexico, and on the other, a lip-smacking variety of treats made with fresh-caught lobster. Read More

Seriously though, why does every company sound the same? If your company's social channels don't sound like a teenage cheerleader is writing them, I am willing to bet that it sounds like a sarcastic Gawker writer instead. Read More

Software engineers, web developers and other technology industry leaders believe programmers, who are considered to handle more technical work than "developers," will become more valuable in 2017, according to Packt's "Skill Up: Developer Talk" report. Read More

Brought to You by WITI WINs Sports and Entertainment - The greatest Super Bowl ever - that's what people are calling it. The most watched media spectacle in the world featured the dramatic come-from-behind victory from the NFL's oldest quarterback and smartest coach. Read More

Have you ever wondered if you are living a life that honors your life purpose? Do you know what your life purpose is? Most of us don't grow up "knowing" what we are here to do in this lifetime, or if we did know, we many times forget or get sidetracked as we get older and take on the responsibilities of adult life. Read More

How many times have you said to yourself, "By the time I teach him/her how to do it, I could have just done it myself!" Has your spouse told you in the heat of an argument about household chores, "Well, you never ask for help anyway. You won't let anyone help you!" Read More

I am very interested in how to improve human judgment. All leadership success, and yes, life success depends on it. Harvard-based researchers have spent years proving that virtually all of us are irrationally biased. We all have opinions that are not based on facts or direct experience but rather emotional thinking shortcuts. You see, thinking takes a lot of energy and discipline but our brains are built for efficiency so it is always designing shortcuts. The name of these mental shortcuts is stereotypes. Read More

As a professional athlete with a steady income, it can be difficult to see a time where belts need to be tightened. However, based on recent statistics, professional athletes are frequently hitting hard times post-retirement. Read More

The medical Internet of Things (MIoT) is one of many verticals gaining traction within IoT. By adding interconnectivity to medical devices and wearables, MIoT products will significantly impact the way the healthcare industry provides care to patients. Read More

As my business partner, Kyra Reed and I work to crack the code to social media and help set much-needed industry standards, we continue to peel back the onion and reveal critical points where companies are failing -- and failing hard.
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This is the second article in a three-part series providing career advice to professional athletes - encouraging success both on and off the field. However, these tips are also helpful for people working in Corporate America. Read More

Work satisfaction is pretty damn important. In fact, it's really a matter of life and death. According to the health experts at the Cooper Clinic more than half of corporate managers will die from heart disease caused by work stress. Read More

Starting the New Year right, WITI Las Vegas hosted an event titled the 2017 Leadership Imperative: Cultivating a Culture of Innovation at the stunning NanoLumens showroom. Taking advantage of the CES convention in town, WITI Las Vegas was able to gather a panel of the top innovators, leaders, role models, successful entrepreneurs, and community advocates to share their stories of success and their ability to overcome challenges. Read More

Judge Vaino Hassan Spencer, the first black woman appointed to a judgeship in the state of California, passed away on October 25, 2016. Along with her judgeship, she worked as a women and minorities activist. Read More

Living your best life most likely requires you doing something extraordinary. Few of us maximize what's possible by just doing what we're already doing. The big breakthroughs; the big improvements come from making big decisions. Read More

Networking for women has always posed unique problems and advantages. The organizations that exist for men to make connections don't parallel for women. This can make networking a somewhat more different experience for women than it is for men. Read More

Parents are still the biggest funders of college tuition, covering 29 percent of the bill, according to student loan company Sallie Mae. As a parent, you want to contribute, but what if you aren't sure where to begin? Read More

New Year's Resolutions embody our heartfelt life-improvement intentions. The most common New Year's Resolutions are to lose weight and get in shape, find a better job, spend more quality time with loved ones, quit smoking, get organized, travel more and reduce debt. Read More

I stumbled into my profession because I wanted to accomplish something greater for my family. I was working at a property management company and not making much money. One day, I was at the hair salon and overheard a woman talking about the great benefits she had at TIAA. Read More

Most seasoned leaders know that the key to a strong workforce and high morale is fostering and encouraging high levels of employee engagement, but the million dollar question is HOW DO YOU DO IT? Read More

When a person recognizes their inner passion and creativity, ingenious innovation strikes like a match: the first time electricity was used, the first time someone won the Nobel Peace Prize, the first American college. Read More

Any business that wants to do well in the digital realm should make developing a social media strategy a significant priority. Strong social media use can be advantageous to a variety of businesses. Read More

This year, the National Park Service (NPS) celebrates its first centennial. But did you know that when President Woodrow Wilson signed legislation to officially establish the NPS, there were already 21 federally protected parks in the United States? Read More

It's hard to believe 20 years have passed since WITI worked with Rene Redwood to write the technology piece in the U.S. Government Glass Ceiling Report. At the end of every year, our team takes a look at what we have accomplished to ensure we are on track for serving our members, our partners, and our mission. Read More

My middle daughter got married this weekend. It was absolutely wonderful... we love and respect the man she married. We love the family that she married into. Even the wedding photographer remarked this wedding had the best "vibe" he had ever been to. Read More

I have been in the United States for several presidential election cycles now, and I am not alone in thinking the 2016 race for the White House has been the most bizarre. Some of the reasons for this are a little more predictable than others, but one factor, in particular, sticks out to me. Read More

Bad hiring decisions can be costly and cause a negative ripple effect throughout an organization. In 2012, online shoe and clothing retailer Zappos said bad hiring decisions have cost the company an estimated $100 million over time. Read More

Looking to unleash your crafty side this winter? These inexpensive holiday projects require minimal time, money, or effort - just a little creativity. And best of all, they're easy enough that even your youngest (or clumsiest) family members can join in on the fun. Read More

Internet-based technology has significantly changed the way we do business. To argue that Internet-based technology is single-handedly responsible for digital startups would not be a far stretch. People can opt to work and run startups from just about anywhere in the world, even at the comfort of their laptops or other smart devices. Read More

As much as women benefit the business world, many companies continue to belittle them. BizWomen has taken a stand, by creating an online environment that promotes successful and fulfilled women in their careers. Read More

In 1983, my parents took me to see the movie "WarGames" and I was in love. I was nine. My family was a quintessentially blue collar/pink collar middle class 80s family - a factory worker and a secretary. But my Dad is a savvy investor, and has always been incredibly smart with his money. So I pitched to him that I needed a computer. Read More

Statistics (and common sense) tell us that motorcycle helmets provide the best available protection against severe head injury. But what makes a helmet safe? Why are some rated safer than others? How exactly are helmets rated for safety? Read More

Nearly all criminals have a common modus operandi: go for the biggest paycheck for the least effort. They also prefer a sure thing over risk and familiar ground over having to learn new skills. Read More

I think we should face the fact that most of our efforts at leadership development have failed. Although billions have been invested over the last 50 years and tens of thousands of books written to promote better leadership, there is virtually no evidence that leaders are any better today than they were five decades ago. Read More

With the start of football recently kicking off, basketball season just around the corner, and the wrap-up of baseball season, now is the perfect time for professional athletes to take stock of their leadership skills and evaluate their impact on their careers and the success of their teams. Read More

WITI Boston recently hosted a panel on STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) and bridging the skills gap, at which panelists and attendees discussed a variety of topics, including programs to encourage students to pursue STEM careers, challenges in running ongoing STEM-focused programs, and best practices in industry and academia. Read More

The holidays are only days away, sending many people into a frenzy of cooking, cleaning, and wrapping. For some, Christmas is the highlight of the year, a time to cherish and spend with family. For others, it's just another day to get through. No matter how you feel , it's still present buying season. Thanks to the evolution of technology, buying presents in 2016 is easier than ever; it's just a matter of knowing what your options are. Read More

The Problem--Sherry couldn't stop thinking about her last team meeting as she walked down the hall towards her office. Slamming her office door behind her, she let out an exasperated scream and looked for something the punch! Her team was driving her absolutely crazy and she channeled Scarlett O'Hara as she proclaimed, "I will never run a meeting like that again!" Read More

There are certain things in life that are best left to the professionals (dyeing your hair blonde, performing open heart surgery-you get the idea.) But basic car maintenance isn't one of them. Each month, mental_floss and GEICO team up to walk you through an essential auto-related task, helping you become that much more accomplished (and not to mention, more financially responsible) in the process. Read More

In my last blog post, "No, it's not you-Social Media Advice Really Is All Fluff," I called for social professionals to take action and set some standards to improve our industry. Today, I'd like to share the simple, straightforward, easy-to-follow, systematic and scalable approach my business partner, Kyra Reed, and I have identified (and visualized) for how to develop a social strategy and program. We are calling it The Social System. Read More

Socrates' view of human nature is summed up in the doctrine: to be knowledgeable is to be virtuous. Researchers in artificial intelligence have relied on philosophy (thinking about thinking), in addition to examining smart animals and engineering intelligence in machines. Tech companies like Apple and Google are already trying to build programs capable of reproducing human capabilities to learn and solve problems. Read More

In 2012, Continuum established the Continuum Veterans Foundation, a nonprofit organization providing financial support to charities focused on helping veterans find jobs in IT. With the season of giving upon us, we're making our annual commitment to veterans through outreach efforts in our Boston, Pittsburgh and Houston offices. Read More

Aggressive driving behaviors, such as speeding and tailgating, can often lead to road rage. According to the National Safety Council, motorists rate this as a top threat to highway safety. Here, we provide practical tips on how to avoid road rage - as well as some startling stats, common reasons that cause road rage and wisdom from experts - to ensure your safety while driving. Read More

The first World Series took place in 1903, but it wasn't until 1921 that it was broadcasted in radio. The response was so great that teams were concerned that the broadcasts would continue to keep listeners away from the ballpark. They decided to only broadcast the away games in order to promote attendance at the park. As it turns out, people didn't want to miss the action in person. Read More

It's not just our phones that are smart - our cars are now smart as well. Where once we only had safety belts and airbags to help us survive a crash, we now have the advantage of technology to help us steer clear of danger - before we are even aware of a threat. Read More

You just got a new job, got promoted, or got assigned to a new division. Maybe you are entering the workforce for the first time or working with a new client. It might seem overwhelming to be thrust into a new environment, but there are ways to tackle this transition so you come out on top. Transitioning to a new role does not have to be so daunting, and there are countless resources you can utilize to help. Read More

Witnessing a car accident first-hand requires a calm, cool, and collected response under traumatic circumstances. Your course of action will largely depend on the severity of the crash and the extent of the injuries, but there are some general guidelines to keep in mind. By following these tips, you'll be better prepared to help your fellow drivers until the professional emergency responders arrive. Read More

I know many of us are very disappointed with the election results. On the positive side, we cannot diminish the fact that finally a woman was chosen to represent a major party for President and it was a very close race. Read More

Chatbots came on the scene in 2011 as business intelligence, artificial intelligence and messaging platforms combined into new forms of responsive technology. New ways were needed to support companies interacting with buyers and provide customer support that aligned and could evolve with changing communication habits. Read More

As tech leaders like Microsoft, SFDC, Google, and Apple have made recent announcements on AI, it's worth wondering: when AI will be ubiquitous and users will constantly interact with it, how will it change our use of technology and even our behavior? Read More

The latest high-tech gadgets will help you stay connected, entertained and informed on your commute. They can also help reduce the dreaded "Are we there yet?!" from the backseat on grueling road trips. Here are a few roadworthy suggestions. Read More

My first job before I went into the high-tech industry was working with sports marketing in Asia. While I worked in Asia I was not allowed to travel with the men's sports teams. They said that women can bring bad luck if they go to their sporting events. Read More

Whether it was Mom who said you can't get a ticket for driving too slowly, or an older sibling who insisted you can make a right turn on red anywhere, you've probably gotten some erroneous driving advice over the years. Tips that are well-intentioned, but simply untrue or outdated since you first took to the road in... er, never mind the year. The point is to avoid traffic tickets and accidents. To do that, you need to know the truth about those long-held family driving traditions. We separated the good advice from the bad below. Read More

When I started at a big law firm, I went into litigation - later transitioning to intellectual property transactional work with the goal of going in-house. Eventually, I landed at Warner Music Group, where I loved working on digital deals. But when my wife decided to go back to school - herself having put me through law school - I needed to make another change. Luckily within a week, Greenberg Traurig called with a fantastic offer, and I took it. Four happy years later when the Orchard opportunity came along, I decided to return in-house. I'm having a lot of fun given my background. I think my heart is on the content side. Read More

In recognition that October is National Cyber Security month, WITI Orange County hosted a 'Cyber Security and Privacy' event on October 20, 2016. We were honored to have Haiyan Song, Senior Vice President for Spunk's Security Markets, and Sheryl A. Hanchar, Vice President and CISO for HireRight, as panelists. Read More

Women usually don't know where to start. In most cases, they don't want to go back to the job that they left behind. I've learned that the reason they quit their careers in the first place isn't so much that they had kids and needed to stay home, but because they were very disenchanted with their careers. This lack of enthusiasm is what's stopping them from starting back up again. Maybe the work environment wasn't right. Maybe the work culture wasn't a good fit for them. Read More

Long drives can be really boring. And since many summer trips are road trips, most people are looking for ways to pass time in the car. You don't have spend a ton of cash on new gadgets to entertain your crew, though. Your own mobile devices-along with a few smart apps-can make the miles fly by. Read More

On November 8th, the United States will be electing its 45th President. This year's race for the White House and the events leading up to it have been unlike elections in the past. With what many say are the most polarizing candidates ever to land on the US presidential ticket, what impact has the upcoming election had on Alliance members and their organizations? Read More

If you feel undeserving of your success, worry that you'll be exposed as a fraud, or attribute your accomplishments to luck or timing rather than your abilities, you may be suffering from Impostor Syndrome. Read More

I use the term invisible discrimination because bias is too benign. Discrimination results from using superficial factors such as gender, race, age, weight, social status, or job title to determine the responsibilities, opportunities and resources people are given. When certain classes of people are systematically given lower power jobs, fewer opportunities and resources, their positive impact is muted and their confidence extinguished. Read More

A couple weeks ago I had an experience that I'd not had in more than a decade as a corporate trainer. I was teaching a leadership class for a group of Millennials thought to be future potential leaders of a well known Fortune 500 company. I'd taught this specific group a different topic months earlier and found them to be uncharacteristically unruly. It felt like a cross between the Twilight Zone and a trip to the zoo to be quite honest. Read More

For better or worse, we have become a more casual society. From clothing, workplace and dining etiquette, and how formally we speak and refer to each other to how "proper" we are in our writing and emails, today much of how we engage with others and present ourselves in society is significantly more relaxed. Many norms of when our parents entered the workplace no longer guide our behavior and what we expect of others. Read More

There are certain things in life that are best left to the professionals (dyeing your hair blonde, performing open heart surgery - you get the idea.) But basic car maintenance isn't one of them. Each month, mental_floss and GEICO will team up to walk you through an essential auto-related task, helping you become that much more accomplished (and not to mention, more financially responsible) in the process. October's lesson? Changing your headlight bulbs. Read More

To seek success requires courage. That doesn't come naturally to most people because we are weary of the unknown. As much as we like to say it's a great thing we live in a society that doesn't embrace failure. It comes down to human nature and the innate fears that come along with it. Read More

In a recent interview, IBM CEO Ginni Rometty said what most tech executives say about the growing talent shortage. She said we need more STEM education. She advocated channeling more students into science, technology engineering and math courses. Read More

Ad blocking has been top of mind for many mobile advertisers as of late, with the narrative largely focused on things like ad serving. But that conversation interests me much less than what is missing from the dialogue, namely how advertisers will use the impetus of mobile ad blocking to make ads that are more interesting, better targeted and timelier so that the reader finds more value in them. Read More

Company culture is a topic that's discussed a lot in modern business, yet it isn't very well defined. That's because culture can serve many purposes, depending on who you speak to - some may call it the key to employee retention, while others may even call it the secret sauce to a company. As an MSP, why should you focus on creating a positive company culture for your business? Read More

When I was married just five years ago if I had something important to tell my husband, I'd most likely pick up the phone and tell him. Just the other day I sent him a text message with some important news and became increasingly agitated as I waited and waited for his return text only to receive a completely insufficient response "k." To this I immediately picked up the phone (displeased by his lack of enthusiasm at my great news) and complained vehemently only to be embarrassed when he explained, "Dana, it's great news, but I'm driving on 285 and just couldn't type!" This type of miscommunication has become all too commonplace. Read More

Centricity Global announced today that Laurie Simon joined the company to further develop new agribusiness innovation and to strengthen global technology-driven solutions pertaining to business transformation and data. Laurie is nationally recognized for her efforts to advance women in the technology sector and moving the needle impacting public policy. Read More

At the 22nd annual WITI Summit, I had the pleasure of attending a session led by Heather Furby, the Founder of Camp Cause and Success (CAS). At Camp CAS, Furby is the Business Coach, helping women to seek out their full potentials as entrepreneurs in the growing tech industry. Read More

Do ever you wonder what the world would be like if half of our world leaders, military commanders, parliaments, and cabinets were composed of women? Would the world be more prosperous, more educated, less violent, less environmentally destructive, more... well, better? Read More

As part of The Azara Group's monthly newsletter, we select a business leader to share insights about leadership, being an influence, and career development. Our objective is to help support your ability to flourish as a leader and share what makes people thrive in business. Read More

This summer MIT XL (Experimental Learning) and GetSmarter collaborated to launch a 12-week online program on FinTech: Future Commerce. I had the exciting opportunity to invest my time and efforts in this program from June'16 - August'16. Read More

You set your schedule, you booked the right meetings, you knew exactly what to say to move people to action and as a result, it led to your role as a leader today. Your team, however, may not have the exact same focus, energy and commitment that you had and your frustration is starting to show. Read More

Buying your first home is exhilarating, exhausting and life-changing. But excited first-time owners may be surprised to discover a range of extra costs once they've closed the deal. Interior upgrades, real estate fees and new appliances can easily eat into your savings (use this mortgage calculator to determine monthly costs for your new home). Sometimes, newbie homeowners "find themselves not thinking through all these small extras that can really add up," says Manisha Thakor, director of wealth strategies for Women at the BAM Alliance in St. Louis, Miss. Read More

Maintaining your psychological balance is difficult. Human thinking is loaded with land mines. Our thoughts about our significant relationships and life experiences constantly churn in the daily whirlpool of trivial events, superficial relationships, personal moods and the sharp edges of minor frustrations. It's not easy to keep your balance if you're roller skating through life through a rain storm of emotions on potholed path littered with falling trees and broken glass. Read More

Chief Marketing and Strategy Officer at Egnyte, Isabelle Guis oversees many facets of technology. I spoke with her about growing up in France, attending Supelec (a French graduate school of engineering), and how it led her to Egnyte. Isabelle is an inspiration to talk with and she is a prime example of a woman who overcomes adversity. Read More

Open offices can also be symbolically egalitarian. By eliminating traditional offices, many see the removal of social hierarchies and competition for the corner office. However, does "hot-desking" really benefit workers or just make them feel like corporate nomads? Read More

Access to education is an issue that still disproportionately stops girls around the world from living a safe, happy and prosperous life. Education is not only a tool for empowerment but is also the best way of escaping poverty - meaning women are deprived both educationally and economically. Read More

As a woman software engineering development and operations manager in India, working for a large semiconductor capital equipment company, I was offered the opportunity to give a talk on how to succeed in a complex, largely male, organization. It wasn't until then that I sought a crisp recipe for success for others in my company. I tried to define a sure-shot formula one could apply to be successful, seeing if specific traits or qualities stood out. Out of this, came the STAR Formula, a recipe for success. Read More

The evening kicked off with a word of thanks to our sponsors, Resources Global Professionals and Splunk. Sandy Marshall, Founder and CEO of Project Scientist (projectscientist.org) also provided an overview of their wonderful non-profit organization that helps connect and engage young girls into the field of Science. Read More

Of course, what we hear is, How would I know?
We define an salary as one that takes into account factors such as skill level, demand and cost of living. Combined, they render the big picture of an effective income. In tracking national data, we recently performed an analysis of how tech salaries paired with the leading indicator for cost of living: average rent. We thought the results were eye-opening, just look- Read More

Professional athletes live their lives in the open and not just on the field. For star athletes, any scandal that tarnishes their brand can have significant financial and reputational impact - from being cut from the team and banned from play to losing endorsements and the love of their fans. Read More

Most of us scratch our athletic itches with mainstream sports like football, baseball, and basketball. But for some, these pastimes are a little too predictable. In recent decades there has been a rise in unusual sports, from extreme ironing to wife carrying to, yes, even Quidditch of Harry Potter fame. We take a look at what these involve. Read More

Private sector has long been discarded as an independently functioning and 'careless' sector that ignores the root problems faced by society and instead only focuses on the profits it can reap through trading goods and services with the society or the consumers by and large. Over the years, the private sector has shown an unprecedented interest in women empowerment topics, a trend that has been fanned by the development sector. Read More

On Thursday, September 15, 2016, the WITI Boston network welcomed a panel of speakers to discuss IT's most urgent challenge: cybersecurity. Cyber crime can affect its victims in a multitude of ways, including data theft, sabotage, disabled systems, denial of service, and extortion. It's estimated that cyber crime costs the global economy over $400 billion per year. Read More

While analytics and data warehousing have previously gone hand in hand, the big-data trend has encouraged enterprises to process and analyze data that was previously ignored (data that resides in cloud-storage services that was never imported into a data warehouse). This trend will continue because of the many advantages of analyzing data in cloud storage. In addition, SaaS and cloud-service providers are enhancing functionality for native analytics. Read More

College graduates and other early career professionals often enter the workplace hungering for feedback and advice to help them enhance their skill set and ultimately position themselves to climb the proverbial ladder. Unfortunately, the reality is that too many managers shy away from the uncomfortable candid feedback conversation and instead overlook their weaknesses (while oftentimes still penalizing them whether consciously or subconsciously). Read More

A lot of the data marketers use for targeting comes from demographic information such as age, race, gender and marital status. It's pretty static and not very valuable to advertisers trying to surprise and engage with specific individuals. To really tune in, it is necessary to uncover another layer of information that reveals the little things that make all the difference in creating a successful ad. I call these additional layers of information 'tiny data'. Read More

The signature trees of the Cascades are evergreens - red cedars and Doug-firs on the western slopes, ponderosa pines on the drier east slopes. Fall makes its mark here in lovely ways: pockets of vine maples erupt into deep red, and huckleberry shrubs turn a wine-red and sprout delicious blue fruit. Snowcapped volcanoes and the impressive sights of Broken Top Mountain and the Three Sisters make this trip worth your time. Don't forget to dip your feet into Clear Lake and stop by one of many lava fields that litter the landscape of the Cascades. Read More

Patti Smith is the leader of the Orlando WITI network. Though her participation in the field of networking is notable, she has also put extensive work into the technology industry. She has navigated her way up the career ladder and shown what it means to not only be good at what you do, but to also be passionate about it. Read More

Are you using inbound marketing techniques in your business strategy? In our 50th episode of MSPtv, Scott Glidden is joined by Continuum's Senior Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer, Jeanne Hopkins, as we talk about tips to getting started with inbound marketing. In this installment, Scott and Jeanne discuss a recent article by Inc. which provides information about some of the most successful inbound marketing strategies. Read More

Cultures emerge to ensure the dominant class stays in power. Culture is permeated by unexamined beliefs, norms and expectations that favor those who make the rules. That's why leaders are so powerful. They actually create the culture that will determine your opportunities, achievements, and in time, your health and happiness. Read More

I'm very excited to be focusing on ensuring Fashion Fair Cosmetics is the leading global makeup brand for women of color - being committed to empowering women to explore their own individual beauty. Read More

A major portion of your talk at the summit had to do with the clashing of individualistic people (who work better alone) and relational people (who work better with others). How do you tackle the differences between women with their relational lens and men with their individualistic lens? Read More

Founded on August 25, 1916, the National Park Service has protected America's soaring mountain ranges, verdant forests, and sprawling deserts for an entire century. Full of natural wonders and rare wildlife, the National Parks offer a respite from civilization, serving as a backyard for all of America. In honor of 100 years of stewardship of America's most precious natural monuments here are 9 fascinating facts about the National Parks. Read More

It was a perfect afternoon in San Jose at the amazing Jabil Blue Sky Center where 30 women from around the nation gathered to network with, listen to and discuss with other leaders within the Health, Digital, and Medical devices industries. Read More

According to a 2013 U.S. Department of Labor (U.S. DOL) statistic, there are approximately 128 million women in the workplace. Fifty-seven percent of these women work full or part-time and are 16 years of age or older. It is easy to see how gender changes the criteria for health and safety in the workplace. There are ten leading causes of workplace injuries for the woman at work. Read More

Although negotiating is tough, being a skilled negotiator is critical in business and career development. Everyone at some point will be involved in a negotiation. From discussions over salaries to agreeing on multi-million dollar contracts, it is a skill worth perfecting. However, doing research may not prepare you for one key question - who should make the first move in a negotiation? Read More

With new technologies like driverless cars and drone deliveries dominating media headlines, it's easy to overlook the numerous seemingly-insignificant developments that are brought to market every day. Once such area of innovation that is commonly overlooked is the payments industry. Read More

If you want to imagine what prison is like, just imagine yourself being surrounded by physically powerful males who have low self worth, high frustration and virtually no impulse control. It's cruel, scary and violent. Living your life controlled by your temporary emotions is a living hell. That's what prison is like. Read More

From indie to rap to EDM to country, there's a music festival out there for everyone. According to research, an estimated 32 million people attend U.S.-based music fests each year, traveling about 903 miles for the experience. But a pilgrimage to see your favorite act is different from your average long drive. Read More

The traditional payments market is at the beginning of an upheaval, thanks in large part to the Internet of Things (IoT). The absorption of transactions and commerce into convenience items such as Amazon's Dash and Echo products, the disruptive potential of blockchain technology, and micro-transactions between devices are just some of the many factors driving evolution of the payments market. Read More

Would you jump in a Uber car with no driver at the wheel? If you head to Pittsburgh late this month, don't be too surprised if you have to make that decision when you call Uber. The company announced plans to test semi-autonomous vehicles in that Pennsylvania city in late August. Partially self-driving Volvo XC90 vehicles will be sent to customers at random who use the Uber app. Read More

On May 16th, the NBA's Philadelphia 76ers announced a pioneering marketing deal with online ticket marketplace StubHub - making it the first team of the U.S.'s four major professional sports to sell advertising space on team jerseys. Read More

Imagine you're sitting in the audience where the Nobel prizes are being awarded. This year, the prize for physics is being awarded to an obscure French genius who has discovered the algorithm that runs the universe. Just suppose it has been described as the greatest scientific discovery in all history. Now imagine the physicist, who is a woman, has a thick French accent and it's making it hard for you to understand her without focusing all the energy of your brain as you translate the sounds of her voice into thoughts you can comprehend. Read More

In the late of April, Google had another notable logo change where graphics portray significant dates in history. The search engine has a way of bringing important people to light. When using the search engine we often see creative animations in place of the original logo, and we click on them because they are interesting. And so, on 28 April, those of us at WITI were introduced to an influential engineer, mathematician, physicist, and inventor via Google logo artwork: Hertha Marks Ayrton. Read More

When WITI asked me if we had a female engineer that could speak and inspire the women of WITI, I immediately thought about Heather. Heather has 25 years of experience developing successful consumer and healthcare related products for some of the biggest brands on the planet; all done with a broad range of experience in design thinking, consumer research, product strategy, engineering and product development. Read More

You've thought about it long and hard, saved every penny you could, and now you're ready to buy that car you've had your eye on. Before you rush to the nearest car dealer to sign the paperwork, it's a good idea to know what the true cost of owning a new ride will be-beyond the sticker price. You want to be sure you understand all the expenses surrounding your vehicle purchase before you buy. Read More

Mobile advertising has reached a point where big data is beginning to line up with the big idea: native ads and content exquisitely targeted to the mobile user's data signals, screen and circumstances. Read More

WITI-NYC held its second event since it's February 2016 re-launch, on April 26th 2016 at WeWork Bryant Park. The event, titled "Digital Strategy in Action: How to make sense of the meaning found between people and technology, and businesses" was generously sponsored by Cognizant, whose team worked tirelessly alongside WITI-NYC leadership to make the event a success. Read More

Prominent names in the cybersecurity industry have come together to form Zyston, a new Dallas-based security firm advising organizations globally on how to best protect their company's information. Read More

There are certain things in life that are best left to the professionals (dyeing your hair blonde, performing open heart surgery-you get the idea.) But basic car maintenance isn't one of them. Each month, mental_floss and GEICO will team up to walk you through an essential auto-related task, helping you become that much more accomplished (and not to mention, more financially responsible) in the process. Our lesson for August? Changing the blades on your windshield wipers. Read More

It's no secret (heck it's a highly visible discussion in women in tech twitter feeds, Facebook groups, Slack and other forums) women in tech are facing the ever-present challenge of women in tech representation in leadership roles. Read More

Don't wait for your boss to offer you a promotion. The truth is you're in business for yourself even if you get a regular paycheck. Today, everyone is a contingent worker. Your business is "Me Inc." and you need to have a business plan for your career based on your personal career strategy. Read More

Horie's mother taught her to embrace the differences, which is what inspired her to start the accelerator program. "When I look at the whole equal system I thought wow, it's such a shame those women feel discouraged and quit, and we need to have a different model. We need to redefine the way we succeed. We need to redefine what success looks like," Horie said. Read More

The annual One Young World (OYW) Summit brings together the brightest young leaders worldwide from global and national companies, NGOs etc. to formulate innovative solutions for world challenges Read More

It might have been a twist of fate with my high school teacher, but I quickly realized how much I loved telling stories. When I was younger, I thought I was going to be a criminal psychiatrist. I thought it would be interesting to know what makes a criminal tick and why someone would do certain things. As a journalist, I have covered crime, but I also dig into why people make the decisions that they do. Read More

Whether it's helping to feed those in need, cleaning up a local park, or mentoring younger kids, Americans overall contribute a fair amount of volunteer hours each year. Studies show more than 25% of Americans volunteer regularly, contributing a collective total of 7.9 billion charitable service hours, or $184 billion, each year. While it's great that so many people are willing to help out in whatever way they can, what nonprofit organizations really need are skills-based volunteers. Read More

It was the last day of the conference. I'd visited the companies on my list and had a little time to spare. A friend had given me the lowdown on company booths with the best swag. Avanade was passing out eos Tangerine Lip Balm. Read More

Where do quirky-sounding traffic laws come from? It's impossible to say in every case. City and state traffic codes are full of laws and ordinances that don't always make sense at first glance. "Constituents can go to their legislators and request new laws," says Duane Kokesch, director of the National Traffic Law Center. "If it matters only to a few constituents, legislators may pass the law without any opposition." Other laws have become outmoded, Kokesch explains, and removing them from the books may not be seen as worth the trouble. Read More

There is a growing recognition that considering a large number of diverse ideas will usually lead to better solutions than considering a small number of similar ideas. In problem-solving the model is divergence precedes convergence. That seems simple enough. But it turns out that relatively few people are good at actually listening to different opinions and ideas. Read More

A recent study conducted by IT staffing firm VisionPRO, found some segments of the tech workforce don't feel those opportunities are available to them. For example, 68 percent of IT workers believe "even though the demand for IT workers is growing, I don't personally feel there are a lot of job opportunities available to me." For female IT workers, the situation becomes even more alarming. Nearly twice the number of men, 43 percent of female IT workers don't personally feel there are a lot of job opportunities available to them. Read More

Welcome to the wonderful, intensely frustrating world of matrix management. You are told to collaborate but you must constantly fight through a jungle of competing priorities and individual urgencies that make collaboration a daily stress-dance of negotiation with other frazzled colleagues. Read More

Retaining more women in STEM occupations is closely linked to offering specific work-life design elements at critical points during their career. Worldwide, women in every career stage placed the highest value on salary and benefits. However, when women reach the mid-career stage, which coincides with the years typically also dedicated to starting and raising a family, their second priority changes Read More

As a witness to one of the most raucous and fascinating political seasons, I can't help but notice significant leadership lessons to be learned by all. Indeed, this year's race has seemingly been a resounding rejection of "the establishment" as evidenced by the alarming surge/success of arguably the most unlikely candidates - namely Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders Read More

Don't you love the sight of your ride sparkling in the sun after a thorough car cleaning? This summer, you can protect the planet while you wash your car, motorcycle or RV, and enjoy an even prettier picture. Read More

There are certain things in life that are best left to the professionals (dyeing your hair blonde, performing open heart surgery - you get the idea). But basic car maintenance doesn't have to be one of them. Each month, mental_floss and GEICO will team up to walk you through an essential auto-related task, helping you become that much more accomplished (and not to mention, more financially responsible) in the process. Read More

I am simmering with anger. The good kind. The kind that motivates action. The kind that insists on disruptive, radical progress. The future of our world will not improve unless the future for women improves. Read More

By the end of 2015, there were 65.3 million forcibly displaced people in the world - the highest number ever recorded. That includes 21.3 million refugees, 3.2 million asylum seekers, and 40.8 million internally displaced persons, all of whom have been forced to leave their homes due primarily to war, persecution, and natural disasters. As the UN's former High Commissioner for Refugees António Guterres said, "Never has there been a greater need for tolerance, compassion, and solidarity with people who have lost everything." Read More

I find that the juxtaposition of my idealism and my life's reality has pushed me hard on issues of faith, purpose and reconciling the existence of evil... all the big gnarly questions. I spent the better part of a decade submerged in introspection and angry meditation. Read More

The summer often marks the mid-year review season. Many companies will begin the process of doing performance reviews. These evaluations provide a way for employees to get feedback on their contribution, and discuss goals and growth with their managers. Read More

Here I share my comments and some research on what the 'double glass ceiling' is about. I have commented on Lord Browne's book, referred to research by Stonewall (UK Leading LGBT NGO) and have added my own views.
A hot topic is women in the work place. We have all heard about the glass ceiling, where women experience barriers and aren't progressing in their careers. Is this true or just a myth? Read More

It's going to be an exciting, jam-packed 1/2 day event with plenty of opportunities to meet, network and collaborate with women (and men) that are in the Semiconductor, Embedded and IoT industries. Read More

Last week a client of mine told me that he didn't feel safe at work. Being in an executive position with his boss recently eliminated during the company's reorganization put him in a precarious place. Read More

At the close of the virtual hackathon, 16 teams submitted their projects which made We Hack Too international - Canada, Finland and Bolivia. The final judging for We Hack Too international takes place this week and the finalists are to be announced this Friday, July 1st. Read More

In Partnership with SEMI.ORG, WITI - Women in Technology International is proud to host the 2nd Annual WITI WIN-SEMI "Women in Tech Forum" July 13th 2016 at SEMICON West in Room 304, Esplanade Hall, Moscone Center. It's going to be an exciting, jam-packed 1/2 day event with plenty of opportunities to meet, network and collaborate with women (and men) that are in the Semiconductor, Embedded and IoT industries. Read More

What I learned from Patricia is like almost all of us, she was afraid to do what she most wanted to do. She wanted to be an actress but she didn't believe she could act. So at a very tender age she decided to be BRAVE for one year. She told me that the way she would know if she was being brave was if she was willing to try harder when she failed. Read More

My experience with The Laundry Spa showed me the power of celebrity in being able to grow a brand and build a product. Celebrities can bring brand value and can help you grow quickly. When I started MediaTakeOut (MTO), I understood the value of entertainers. When I decided to start a blog, I just knew it would focus on them. Read More

She encouraged the audience to write to Congress to demand they pass the Equal Rights Act. She also informed us that "Women are not hot" - apparently even a Democrat in power told her recently. Read More

We have all heard the term 'work-life balance' and how elusive it can be. Often we tend to underestimate this term, especially when we are riding high on the waves of success and giving all our time to making our career move ahead as fast as possible. But we realise at some point in our life that striking a work-life balance matters a lot and such a time is when one becomes a working mother. Read More

Recreational vehicles have been around almost as long as automobiles have. Since it first emerged in the early 1900's, the way in which the RV has changed is due both to changes in the economy as well as what's changed in the way families vacation. Read More

"What if the problem person/behavior is my boss???" This insane consistency just reminds me that the idyllic inspirational supportive manager is in many ways the chupacabra of our time. Instead, most of us find ourselves struggling to succeed in spite of our boss not because of our boss. Sad, but all too often true. Read More

At some point, we end up working with or for someone whose behavior undermines our success. They make you question your value to the team and wear you down emotionally. You start dreading going to work, passing them in the hallway, or just seeing their face. You dream about the day they're fired or quit. Read More

Accenture is attempting to leverage a new fluid project management technique for its employees. The goal is to find the most qualified individuals for specific projects, reduce workloads, increase job satisfaction and boost production to keep up with growth. Read More

In partnership with SCSIM (Southern California Society of Information Management), thirteen executives took time from their busy schedules to participate in our Leadership Mentoring event on May 19, 2016. Read More

The modern financial realm has enabled more stakeholders to earn income from different revenue streams. The mortgage backed security (MBS) is a prime example where investors could invest in different revenue stream tranches that matched their risk tolerance. Read More

There are certain occasions, which lift off from the gravity of the moment and become a time stamp for the centuries. Amidst the fun, the celebration, the singing and the gifts present at the 80th birthday of His Holiness, the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet (which I was fortunate enough to be present for at University of California, Irvine on July 6, 2016) there was a loud and clear call to action on behalf of our planet and humanity. Read More

If Google search trends are any indication, we're all worried about it. What happens when we develop AI that is smarter than us? "AI takeover" is a page on Wikipedia. Robophobia was a term coined in an audio version of Doctor Who from 2011. Read More

As the Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion at Avanade, Eddie Pate is responsible for developing and implementing all diversity and inclusion efforts at Avanade. Prior to Avanade Eddie was the Principal and founder of Pate Consulting & Associates. Read More

I didn't understand what it truly meant to be busy until I spoke with Michael Neuendorff, a growth coach and professional speaker who lives in California. On a daily basis, Michael has helped improve not only his life but the lives of others. This year will be his first year speaking at the WITI Annual Summit, so I wanted to take the time to learn more about what he does and how he manages to find time just to breathe. Read More

Years ago I decided to completely revamp my standard project management skills training workshop to develop a second version for non project managers because I'd been getting so many requests from non project manager types who had no intention of entering the project management field but just needed the skills on a day to day basis. Read More

Today, a growing number of upwardly mobile professionals rely on technology to upgrade key career skills. The Internet has facilitated an explosion of online learning opportunities. Just consider a few of the options available for excelling in this area Read More

Despite decades of bias training and organizational change initiatives, women hold only a small percentage of high-level positions in most industries. Often it is precisely women in these positions (those who have "leaned in" in the immortal words of Sheryl Sandberg) who are best positioned to make a difference and increase those numbers in the future. Read More

Does the thought of parallel parking grind your gears? Not to worry: automakers are striving to alleviate your stress when it comes to fitting into tight spaces. Numerous manufacturers offer advanced technology features whereby the car does the tricky maneuvering for you. Read More

Everyone has a list. We keep lists of goals, things to do, shopping lists, and bucket lists. The people with the longest list of things to do, probably, are those who are in charge of cybersecurity - the information technology (IT). Read More

Somewhere at one point of your life, you might get stuck in a place where you feel that you are surrounded by a darkness of negativity. At the first thought, you might want to just leave everything and take the easy way out by searching for a new job. Read More

The Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) market came into existence in the late 1990s. It was built on the premise that dedicated teams of security specialists could provide cheaper and more efficient security services than any enterprise could in-house. Read More

With such positive feedback on the Coaching Circles offered at last year's Summit, by popular demand the COACHING TRACK at the 2016 WITI Summit will feature more than 120 informal Coaching Circles and One-on-One Coaching, as well as more structured Coaching Workshops. Read More

More and more physicians are becoming parents during their medical residency training. While most residency programs offer support for resident physicians during pregnancy, no formal ways to support parenting residents exist beyond the immediate birth of their children. Following a recent study of conflicts with work and family life, a University of Missouri School of Medicine researcher suggests that supportive residency training programs are needed to assist physicians who are managing demanding work and personal lives. Read More

People fear failure. That fear both drives people and keeps them from accomplishing things. Imagine then you stop believing in failure. Once you take the word out of your vocabulary, then you change your stance from 'surviving failure' to 'working through obstacles'. Read More

Enhance the Customer Experience By Incorporating the Human Element into Technology
A new trend in our tech-driven, instant-gratification world is customer self-service. Businesses and service providers are looking for technologies that help consumers help themselves - ATMs, ticket kiosks, self-checkout lines, mobile food and drink order app, NFC, payment wallets, and more. Read More

When Julius Sterling Morton and his wife moved to an uncultivated plot of land in the barren Nebraska Territory in 1854, they planted trees to make the property feel more like home. Being a nature lover, Morton encouraged others to do the same, thereby sowing the seeds for National Arbor Day, an event now observed every year across the U.S. Read More

Today, safety features like automatic braking, lane assist and blind spot detection are mostly reserved for luxury cars. But that could soon change.
Government regulators are proposing dramatic changes to national crash-test ratings, which for the first time would take into account so-called accident avoidance systems. Officials at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) are hoping the changes push carmakers to make new-age safety features standard equipment. Read More

As a landlord, your rental property is your business. It's an investment that will give you money each month, but only if you have reliable tenants living on your property. Empty units or irresponsible tenants are going to cost you money. You will have to find reliable, responsible and great tenants to fill your units. Finding the right kind of renter can be difficult if you don't know how to market your apartments. Read More

It's a man's world. That's not just a song, it's a reality. And it makes it tough on women who excel in most workplaces. That's why record numbers of younger women abandon the workplace between ages 30 to 40. Read More

Working flexible hours is something every employee expects or wishes for, with more impact of Millennials in the workplace, the archaic 9-to-5 job might be on the way out. More professionals opt for freelance and self-employment, organizations need to adapt to the changing times to move forward. Read More

Started coaching career volunteering at his high school; has 64% winning percentage with 198 wins to 111 losses in 9 years of collegiate-level head coaching; 3-time Western Athletic Conference (WAC) Regular Season Champion; 5-time WAC Tournament Champion; five NCAA Tournament "March Madness" appearances; one National Invitation Tournament (NIT) appearance; 2015 WAC Coach of the Year; coached under Hall of Famer Rick Pitino; did not play basketball in college; worked in a series of industries before becoming a full-time coach; grew up in Los Angeles, CA. Read More

Ah, spring! Time of renewal, rebirth and re ... moving the clutter we've accumulated during the dreary winter months.
Many people look forward to the spring cleaning process eagerly, and jump right into it the moment they see that first daffodil poking up out of the soil. The rest of us ... well, let's just say we'd rather watch some hockey or college basketball. Heck, we'd even rather do our taxes Read More

This Tech Blitz blog is intended to feature a round-up of the latest news, announcements, opinions and insights. We especially are interested in sharing news about software development, self-service business intelligence and the tools used to implement them. Read More

When Army Veteran Sam O'Neil returned to America after a harrowing stint in Iraq, he had a difficult time adjusting to life as a civilian. The now 28-year-old was grappling with post-traumatic stress disorder and a serious brain injury, the result of a near-fatal mortar attack. Read More

Fifth-generation mobile technology (5G) represents the next step into an age of permanently connected, real-time computing.This new age of connectivity is poised to have a profound impact on both consumer and business IT, and could trigger a wave of innovation not seen since the evolution of the Internet. Read More

Last month Avanade sponsored a global conference, the first of its kind, from The Economist called Pride and Prejudice. Simultaneous events were held over a 24 hour period in Hong Kong, London and New York with video session links between the three cities. Read More

Most of us want to become better negotiators. We want that innate ability to finesse our way to getting what we want and convincing others to follow our ideas. In order to successfully lead and manage, you need to know how to influence those around you in a way that promotes lasting relationships. Read More

If the definition of a capitalist is someone who sells something that is built by their employee for more than the cost of the employee, then reinvests the profits to accumulate more wealth for themselves, can there be any humility in the capitalist class? Read More

Two-year olds are notorious for asking questions as they explore their universe. As an adult, after the umpteenth time being asked Why, we are annoyed and react emotionally with 'because it is so' to end the conversation. Read More

I grew up in a time when there were limited career choices for women - especially in sports. It was before Title IX was enacted. There weren't any female athletic administrators or many college sports programs for women. So when I was younger, I never considered a career in a sports field. Read More

Here at GEICO we love cars. Some of our favorite scenes in movies and TV shows are ones that feature a cool car chase. From the 1968 Ford Mustang GT featured in Bullitt to the DeLorean DMC-12 featured in Back To The Future, iconic cars make a lasting impression on us. Here are a few little-known facts about some of Hollywood's coolest on-screen cars. Read More

We know that it's hard to build diverse top caliber tech teams - especially when you are trying to source your candidates from one location. PowerToFly has a solution to this problem. We match managers with women in tech who can work from anywhere. Read More

You think it could never happen to you... I want you to imagine how you would feel if you and your family had to leave everything you know. Overnight with no plan, pack one bag, and leave it all behind. Imagine surviving a terrifying journey of fleeing a country in the middle of a war. Read More

We are negotiating something every day. Whether it's salary, a promotion with a new title, a private office, a parking space with your name on it, clean air and water, homework, where to go on vacation, new cars, a new couch, or our neighbor's new fence, we face asking for what we want, need or deserve with a great deal of frequency. Read More

Financial advisor Laurie Itkin wants more women engineers to invest. After all, she believes their analytical nature and fearlessness when it comes to math make them perfect candidates for success at building an investment portfolio-and ultimately their wealth. Read More

True leadership is looking into the future, anticipating trends and proactively defining innovative strategies. Future business success rests, in part, on how well leaders can anticipate change, demonstrate leadership, and maximize the power of their talent. Read More

Older female small business owner in front of laptop
in today's digital age, small businesses need a strong presence on platforms like Facebook and Twitter to build their brand and drive sales, say experts. Read More

Bullying in the workplace comes in various forms - smooth, hard and indirect. It can come from anyone; from bosses to colleagues and even when you least expect it. Bullies are typical workplace sociopaths who manifest their power of office or insecurities in the form of bullying to justify their work capabilities. Read More

Surveillance cameras are without a doubt a major tool used by security teams. Surveillance cameras allow security to survey areas at one time. The use of cameras helps police with the investigation and resolution of crime. Read More

The WITI Sports, Entertainment and Technology Symposium brings together key leaders who are paving the way for women within these industries. Featured are 4 powerful Keynoters, 6 panels comprising 18 awesome panelists, and 200 like-minded attendees. Read More

Hardly a week goes by without one or more information theft stories appearing in the news. Today, concerns over data protection have transcended the technical realm and exploded into public consciousness. Read More

Many of us have been there. After burning the midnight oil on a project, you race to the airport for a business trip. Exhausted, you cannot wait to get to your hotel to decompress and get some much needed sleep before your early morning meetings. Maybe you are even looking forward to some alone time. Free from your kids and spouse, there are not any beds to make up and no cooking is required thanks to maid and room service. Read More

Remember the early days of the Internet when you could spot a scammer's email from a mile off? Their messages, littered with spelling mistakes, would offer you millions of dollars for helping them transfer money to some far-off place. Read More

Global commoditization has made everything cheaper and faster; technology has caused disruption in all of our industries, and not one company is immune. Look at the countless examples of companies like Blockbuster and Kodak. Who would have thought that a trip to the video store would be completely replaced with Netflix? Who would have thought that the world's biggest taxi company would have no taxi's (Uber), or the largest hotel chain would have no rooms (Airbnb) or that Tesla's approach to distributing and servicing cars will change the automotive industry?
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As a widely popular event, Super Bowl 50 had around 71,000 people pass through Levi's Stadium gates. With 71,000 occupants, stadium staff and specialized security teams had to be on guard at all times. Multiple security teams, including the FBI, local police, stadium staff, and specialized security companies all worked together to ensure a safe event. Read More

The New York Times published an incredibly enlightening article last week entitled, What It's Really Like to Work in Hollywood (*If you're not a straight white man). The article focuses on the experiences of minorities in the industry. Read More

College is one time in the lifetime that is solely responsible of where you land in the future. You might think there is nothing that can help finding a job when still in college. But that is a wrong approach. Read More

Becoming an investment banker wasn't my long-standing aspiration. In fact, I didn't know much about life on Wall Street. I was raised by a single mother in Dayton, Ohio, and was fortunate to attend The Hotchkiss School in Connecticut on scholarship. I thought I wanted to be a lawyer, like Perry Mason. Read More

Today's cars do everything from heating your seat to driving themselves. It's easy to forget that automobiles started out as rickety, steam-powered carriages.
How did we get to climate-controlled, computer-controlled, airbag-equipped modern vehicles? We have engineers, scientists, designers and more to thank for that. In honor of National Inventors' Day on February 11, we look at five American inventions that helped make the car what it is today. Read More

I never pictured my life as a software engineer or architect at first, it is more something that just happened, a natural evolution of sorts. Let me tell you a little more about my journey with technology and my inspiration for choosing software engineering as a career. Read More

When there was no internet, people worked till the office doors closed and went back home, ate their supper and had a good night's sleep. However, technology has now changed a few things. We are living in the information age where our work lives intertwine with the innovations and technologies of the future. Read More

Intellectual Property, or "IP," is increasingly becoming one of the most important assets a business can own. Almost every business, from sole proprietors to large, publicly-traded corporations, owns some form of IP. IP can generate significant revenue, and help a business remain competitive and innovative. Unfortunately, many businesses have no idea of what IP is, or the IP the business owns. Read More

During Women's History Month, we're championing the inclusion of women in media by calling all Aspiring, Emerging & Professional female content creators to make short film projects highlighting a leading woman in technology and innovation across industries. Registration is until February 26TH and the competition begins on March 1st ~ 15th. B~STEM Project selects the industry and content creators chose their heroine, genre & style. Whether it's a commercial, ad campaign, music video, documentary or animation - the video can run no longer than 5 minutes in length but the creative possibilities are endless. Read More

The Internet can be an incredible learning tool for your children, starting at a very young age. There are, however, safety concerns that need to be addressed. It's important that your kids know how to make responsible decisions to protect themselves from cyber bullying, online predators and exposure to age-inappropriate material. Read More

"Don't give yourselves to these unnatural men - machine men with machine minds and machine hearts! You are not machines! You are not cattle! You are men!"
- Charlie Chaplin, The Great Dictator, 1940 Read More

All of us have been there. Either we sent an email that was not as polished as it should have been or we received one that made us roll our eyes. When sending emails, think of this as another opportunity to establish your brand and reputation. Read More

You spend a lot of time driving the kids around-soccer practice, rehearsals, appointments, road trips-and though you may have accepted noise and messiness as inevitable, kids can also be a source of distracted driving. Read More

Coming back from a career break can be a daunting proposition. Women have career breaks for a number of reasons, with maternity leave being one of the most common. Here's Els' ten tips to consider for a smooth transition when returning from a career break. Read More

The first time Dan Edmunds jumped inside one of Google's self-driving cars, the experience was surreal. The tiny two-seater-which looked a lot like an over-sized lima bean-had no steering wheel, no brakes and no accelerator pedal. Read More

"Hands up, don't shoot!" symbolizes the terror some Americans feel when encountering a cop. You might not live in Ferguson or Baltimore, but chances are you have either experienced prejudice or witnessed it. Read More

On November 12th, WITI Orange Country Network hosted a Holiday Mix & Mingle with an all-important and timely topic: De-Stress for Success®. The event was a great way to close out a fruitful year for Orange County Network and help our members and attendees to pick up some tips on de-stress from two highly qualified experts. Read More

In 1984, 37% of computer programmers were women. That number has steadily dropped since then to an appalling 11% in 2015. In the media today we rarely hear about the role of women in technology, although we have always been on the forefront of the latest and greatest advancements in the industry. Read More

This year, don't overly commit to tasks you will never complete. This will only make you feel like a failure and add to your stress. Instead, stick to a few simple things that are easier to maintain and can be implemented starting today. Read More

Author of Loren Miller: Civil Rights Attorney and Journalist; avid researcher; broadcasting awards from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and National Federation for Community Broadcasters; spent career producing radio documentaries, as a nonprofit fundraiser, and as an author; mother of five children; grew up in Los Angeles, CA. Read More

How would society be different if women had never been homemakers? If the first president of the United States had been a woman? If men made less money than women regardless of their education and experience level, society would be very different. Read More

With the New Year comes new resolutions. If you've been toying with the idea of committing to one, why not start at the top and boost your brain? Whether you're on public transit or on the couch at home, apps can make learning easy and fun. We've rounded up five free ones that will help expand your knowledge. Read More

Holidays are over, and the very thought of going back to work is a nightmare for every working professional. Moody Mondays are back, and you grudgingly wake up from the comfort of your bed to get ready for office. This transformation from lazy to hectic mornings is going to take some time and is very uncomfortable. Read More

There is almost universal agreement that the Internet of Things (IoT) is set to become the next 'big thing' for the enterprise. But no one knows exactly when that long-awaited transformation will actually happen. Read More

It is a widely held belief that diversity and inclusion programs, which bring people from different demographic, geographic, and socioeconomic backgrounds together, can improve workplace relationships while enhancing corporate innovation and brand. Read More

The most common New Year's Resolutions are to lose weight and get in shape, find a better job, spend more quality time with loved ones, quit smoking, get organized, travel more and reduce debt. Read More

Your holiday shopping might be done, but now you're faced with a pile of gifts to wrap. Instead of paying to have online purchases wrapped or waiting to have it done in-store, follow our tips to speed up the wrapping process and save paper. Read More

Sandy Carter is a social business leader, influential speaker and author. She is currently General Manager, IBM Ecosystems and Social Business Evangelism. Respectively, she is responsible for IBM's worldwide relationship with independent software vendors (ISVs). These contribute to approximately one-third of IBM's revenue. Read More

It may be hard to believe, but the world's first computer programmer was a woman. I've written about Ada Lovelace before, and I truly believe she deserves her place in history alongside the great technology visionaries that have shaped the landscape of our world today. Zuckerberg, Gates, Jobs, Lovelace - it has a nice ring to it. Read More

If you're like most, some days can be a real struggle to keep our cool when our personal life and work compete for attention. But, when I catch a glimpse of someone who seems unusually self-assured, it gains my full attention. That happened when I heard Camelia Rusu deliver her thoughtful responses during a panel session at the 2015 WITI Summit. Read More

Over the last few years, I have been seeing an alarming number of articles being published about the gender gap and diminishing statistics of women in leadership positions. Many claim that women often choose to take a back-seat in life after they have kids. I could see myself doing just that - I had heard that it really takes a village to raise a child. Read More

What once made us ooh and ahh on the big screen is starting to become more than just a fantasy. Self-driving cars, also known as autonomous cars, are headed towards the roads of America at blistering speed. How will self-driving cars change the way we drive? Will we be able to take naps on our way to work in the morning? Will they reduce car accidents or even eliminate them altogether? Read More

Milena Berry is CEO/Co-Founder of PowertoFly.com, a service that connects tech-experienced women preferring to work from home with companies needing vetted technical talent. Prior to this, Milena served for seven years as CTO of the social activism site Avaaz.org. Read More

When I was a college student studying at Wellesley College, my dream was to become a United States Senator. I wanted to go into politics to help shape American policy and the future of our nation's people. Read More

More adults are admitting they drive distracted even though they know it's wrong. In fact, a 2013 survey conducted by ResearchNow revealed that almost half of adults admitted they text while driving. Read More

Innovation the Google Way - The evening began with an innovative introduction from our sponsor Dell. Lenka Vanek, Sr Director Software Development R&D provided insight into what innovation means at Dell and in the real world. Read More

Successfully Implementing a new procure to pay solution takes a lot of coordination and effort. This not only requires the implementation team to focus on the business requirements, but a successful implementation is managing the intangibles like customer buy-in, change, and expectations. Read More

Back-to-school season is here again, but students don't have a monopoly on learning. Whether you're looking to advance your career, pick up a new skill, or you just love to acquire knowledge, now is the time to do it-and we have the guide to get you started. Read More

Before her senior IT roles at AT&T, Tellabs, Motorola, Hub Group and now PSAV, Cathie Kozik had worked outside IT. She had roles in customer service, engineering, and supply chain, which she considers essential to develop the perspective required to shape IT for maximum business success. Read More

Summer is winding down, but every day more and more teenagers are out on the road. There is perhaps no bigger worry for parents than their teens' safety when they get behind the wheel, and for good reason. Read More

With the promise of big data (solving the unsolvable problems, informing better decision making, creating new products and services, discovering patterns and acting on them, etc.) on the horizon, what has really changed? Does this mean that everything we know and do with not-so-big data should be tossed? Read More

Innovation is the marrow that keeps an organization thriving, says Adam Witty, who has blazed a path in recent years as one of "America's coolest young entrepreneurs," according to INC. Magazine. Read More

The Women In Technology Foundation's (501c3) B~STEM Project is designed to educate young girls and women about the disciplines of science, technology, engineering and math in business and every day life. Read More

You know what they say about travel: it's all about the journey, until someone gets hangry! Minimize expensive pit stops and keep the joy in the journey by packing snacks for your next road trip. Read More

Last year, the struggle to implement controls to mitigate cyber-attacks intensified. With growing tensions in Jamaica and as far as Russia and China, 2015 unquestionably continues to observe more battles in the global cyber war. Read More

If you're a member of the Military or a government employee working abroad, GEICO Financial Services can assist with a variety of insurance policies to give you peace of mind at your home away from home. Read More

For those organizations who are using paper requisitions or who have enabled their processes with technology there is still the opportunity to examine your procure to pay processes to ensure that they are fully optimized. Read More

At the recent Women in Technology International (WITI) Summit, the annual gathering of tech-savvy women, Hillary Barnhart, senior director, Business Operations, AGS, led an interactive conversation about what it takes to be a successful leader in the semiconductor and embedded systems industry. Read More

WITI Hall of Famer Linda Sanford, one of the highest ranking women at IBM before retiring just weeks ago as Senior Vice President, Enterprise Transformation, has been through many tough transitions during her 39-year career at IBM. Read More

The evening started with a warm introduction of our guest speaker, Dr. Nila G. Betof, by Kalpana Ramakrishnan from KPMG. Kalpana has worked with Dr. Betof over the past 15 years. KPMG sponsored tonight's WITI OC's event. Read More

Adam Poswolsky had his Quarter-Life Crisis and has come out on the other side, happier, healthier and ready to help people who have experienced the same numbing uncertainty that caused him to take a leap in the first place. Read More

When Thomas Watson Sr., the man who built IBM into an international business powerhouse, said, "If you want to succeed quickly, double your failure rate," he was clearly not advocating purposefully making mistakes or putting yourself in a position to fail. What he was saying was that your efforts are your key to success; the more you fail, the more you are trying to succeed by giving yourself more opportunities. Read More

In my last article I talked about falling prey to the false reality of being a prisoner of hope. My objective with this article is to show you ways in which to free yourself and operate in reality. Read More

Throughout my career, I've found myself presenting in meetings where I am one of only two women. At some point in those meetings, when I get the opportunity, I ask my colleagues, "Would you please point out something that's really wrong in this room?" Read More

On Thursday, May 14th, attendees gathered at Constant Contact in Waltham to hear Edith Onderick-Harvey, President of Factor In Talent, provide advice on networking which is not just about collecting business cards, but about creating relationships. Read More

Before you rush out and simply try to sell your way out of a cash flow crisis, take a moment review the 4 most common causes of cash flow challenges -- the first three have nothing to do with sales. Read More

As STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) is becoming a big focus in the United States for both our current college graduates and those who are deciding which path to take, I connected with Melissa Murray Bailey (President, Americas, Universum). Read More

The word innovation can inspire either great enthusiasm or a lot of eye-rolling. While it's a huge driver for the technology industry globally, we know that locally it can crash against the reality of resource and tactical constraints. Read More

Success is not random, the result of luck or afforded to those who "wing it". If we use a skyscraper as a metaphor to illustrate how to build a successful career or business, we will realize that to achieve success we must integrate a strong foundation with a structurally sound framework. Read More

We all know job interviews can be stressful, so we spoke to Victoria Vickers, GEICO's Employment Branding and Social Media Specialist, for tips on how to score major points - and win that dream job! - in your interview. Read More

If you look around at new pop culture standards, there is a specific theme when it comes to women of the past. Their successes were hidden. It may have been by men, it may have been by corporations. Read More

Leveraging Your Network to Build Your Personal and Company Brand - On the evening of March 4th four women sat at the front of a room at Morgan, Brown & Joy, ready to share their experiences and extensive expertise. Read More

Is your home underwater? Do you owe more on your credit cards than you earn each month? Is your tax bill more than 1/3 of your income? Do you have every insurance policy that the salesman offers? Read More

Wages have stagnated over the last few decades, while the costs of housing, food, insurance, transportation and utilities have soared. In the life math department, things just don't add up, which is why American consumers are almost $12 trillion in debt. Read More

Personal branding is a subject near and dear to my heart. Whether you are an entrepreneur, a business owner, a leader at a corporation or a company employee, the brand called YOU can be one of the most powerful marketing assets that you put to work to help boost business. Read More

Puja Jaspal recently found herself seeking a greater challenge from her current position as Senior Vice President at Google. When she discovered this about herself, she followed her heart straight into a new position with Visa. Read More

Imagine if you could turn your favorite leisure activity into a successful business venture. Many Americans are now turning to what they love to earn income, whether it's enough to quit their day job or just a fun way to cover the costs. Read More

On October 16th's night, Monique Svazlian, the Founder of Highest Path Consulting, and some 40 professional women gathered together at Trace3's Irvine office to discuss these issues and explore how we can apply feminine leadership qualities to support our career advancement. Read More

Sana Salam is the Founder and President of Canada based technology startup Sodales Solutions, a company which has grown considerably within its first year. Her firm uses SAP's innovative technologies and user experience design to resolve business complexities using an agile and cost effective approach. Read More

If you research Tom Panaggio online you will find his life story, an extremely compelling background, and a love of racing cars. He is a self-made motivator and I was privileged to speak with him. Read More

I feel energized, inspired and ready to tackle any challenge this morning. I'm surrounded by hundreds of the most ambitious young women on the planet at the 2014 Girl Scout Convention in Salt Lake City. - See more at: http://blogs.att.net/consumerblog/story/a7796234#sthash.Km8Iazk7.dpuf Read More

Recently, I had a chance to speak with Sheila Ronning, CEO and Founder of Women in the Boardroom. Currently, a membership club helping women achieve their highest professional goals, and obtaining a Board position, WitB has evolved with the changing economy, endured extreme challenges and moved forward with the hopes of expanding their message. Read More

WITI had the pleasure of speaking with Jean Scire, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer for Philips Healthcare. She shared with us valuable insight about women in the workforce, leadership, technology, work-life balance, and how bringing more women into technology roles at Philips is both a personal and business priority. Read More